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Enter to Win a Night at Blowing Rock’s Newest Boutique Hotel, The Embers

The Embers Hotel is Blowing Rock’s newest boutique hotel...

Tips on Taking A Weekend Trip to Savannah

Welcome to Savannah, Georgia, where history and charm collide...

Take Our Foodie’s Tour of Charleston SC with 14 Hot Spots to Try This Spring

We don't have to tell you ~ being just over three hours from Charlotte, Charleston is the perfect scoop-girls' weekend away for couples, for girls trips, for family fun. Many of us have been to visit, many times. We...

Take Our Foodie Tour of Asheville NC

Asheville native, foodie, and culinary school grad Sarah Hoski of @eatasheville kindly agreed to take the scoop readers on a restaurant tour of Asheville in advance of what we know will be many trips this spring and summer to...

14 Luxe Winter Weekend Getaways Within Driving Distance

As winter's embrace tightens, the allure of a cozy weekend getaway becomes irresistible for Charlotteans. Handpicked for their warmth, luxury, and a reprieve from daily hustle, these enchanting destinations within driving distance promise an unforgettable escape. Whether nestled in...

Your 2024 Snow Guide for Skiing and Sledding Near Charlotte (sorted by distance)

Kki and snowboard season is in full swing in the mountains, and you can plan your trip to any of these 10 nearby winter resort areas near Charlotte with our complete guide. We've got the latest snow conditions, lodging...

Here Are 26 Nearby Wineries to Visit

Since North Carolina is home to almost 200 wineries we've decided that we, the scoop girls, should go on and visit each and every one this year, as all are accessible by car from the QC. It's not...

Visit A NC Waterfall This Summer. Here are 25 We Recommend.

You could visit a NC Waterfall every weekend for over a year without repeating your trip, since there are about 250 Waterfalls in Transylvania County and the Brevard area alone. They don't call it the "Land of the Waterfalls"...

12 Great Hikes Near Charlotte

Whether you're a seasoned trail veteran or a newbie, we are in a prime location for plenty of fun, challenging, scenic, and varied hikes in the North Carolina high country with 3,000+ miles of free, public hiking trails within...

Things to Do in the NC Mountains This Summer

Heading up to the mountains for a change of scenery, pace, and summer temps? Dropping off or picking up for camp maybe? Take a few days for yourself when you make the drive to make a real trip out...

Hotel Domestique Is the Most Romantic Luxury Escape Nearby, and We’ve Got a 2 Night Giveaway

Interested in a luxe getaway that will make you feel as though you're a world away? If your answer is "yes," you're in for a treat! Keep reading to unpack why a stay at Hotel Domestique is the perfect...

We Pick 12 NC Rentals under $250 a Night for Your September Travel Deals

The Delta variant has added another layer of increasing complexity when it comes to everyday life. When it comes to travel, it feels like all of the rules and regulations we learned to abide by are constantly being rewritten...

2021 Guide to Peak Fall Colors in the NC Leaf Season

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons here in North Carolina. We're lucky to be able to enjoy fall foliage and colors longer than most, since we're one of the country’s longest color seasons, over 5 weeks, thanks...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #15: Escape the Throngs with Visits to These Less Crowded National Parks

"For the benefit and enjoyment of the people." That's the declaration etched into the stone entryway of Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park established in 1872. As we all know a lot has happened since 1872 including...